Stephen McKean
Port Alberni,Canada
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing, Office & HR Manager
Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd.
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee Procurement Team on All Projects.
- Build and maintain superior customer relationships
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products purchased, and suppliers used.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Established robust vendor management processes that prioritized performance metrics, driving improvements in supplier reliability and service levels.
- Contributed to the development of annual procurement budgets, incorporating historical spend data and projecting future needs based on business growth projections.
- Evaluated spend data across categories to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform strategic sourcing decisions.
- Supervised a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Conducted market research to identify potential new suppliers and stay informed of industry trends, enhancing the organization''s competitive advantage.
- Analyzed supply chain risks and implemented contingency plans as necessary to mitigate potential disruptions or delays in material deliveries.
- Managed procurement activities for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of materials while adhering to budget constraints.
- Assisted internal stakeholders in defining project-specific material needs while balancing cost considerations against quality requirements.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure thorough and objective grant assessments.
- Developed comprehensive grant review criteria, improving the overall efficiency of the process.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Streamlined communication channels between field operators, engineers, and management, leading to quicker decision-making and problem resolution.
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
SAN Group.
01.2017 - Current
- Oversight/Manager of shipping & receiving for 4 mills
- Supervisor of shippers/receivers
- Track and manage all major shipments, including construction materials for building of new mills
- In charge of purchasing and inventory control at Coulson Manufacturing
- Review, reconcile and approve all invoicing
- Quality control
- Covid Complacent Officer
- Forklift instructor
- Prep, confirm and receive shipments
- Proficient with all major shipping and trucking companies and the appropriate paperwork
- Build and maintain superior customer relationships
- Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold
- Work at a fast pace all day while maintaining an upbeat attitude.
Shipping & Inventory Clerk
Coulson Group of Companies.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Prep shipments, confirm and receive shipments
- Build and maintain superior customer relationships
- Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold
- Work at a fast pace all day while maintaining an upbeat attitude.
Inside Sales / Purchasing
Alberni Power and Marine.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Build and maintain superior customer relationships
- Manage and control customer's inventory with weekly onsite stock checks
- Prep shipments, confirm and receive shipments
- Create accurate parts paper trail
- Efficiently use computer system for ordering, receiving, billing, crediting and tracking inventory
- Update parts pricing (cost and retail) as required
- Ensure parts department are organized and stocked
- Work at a fast pace all day while maintaining an upbeat attitude.
Inside Sales Rep
Applied Industrial Technologies.
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Efficient with SAP
- Build and maintain superior customer relationships
- Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold
- Manage and control customer's inventory with weekly onsite stock checks
- Promote products and services to customers and provide substitutions where required
- Receive and process orders through phone, fax, email contract and cash sales
- Efficiently use computer system for ordering, receiving, billing, crediting and tracking inventory
- Accurate and timely order processing through inter-department relationships
- High stakes problem solving on all major accounts
- Manage accounts payables and receivables, collections, petty cash and deposits
- Work at a fast pace all day while maintaining an upbeat attitude
- Shipper / Receiver
- Receive and ship orders using all major trucking and courier services throughout the world
- Drive and deliver shipments on Vancouver Island
- Accurately pick, pack, and stock industrial inventory
- Efficiently operate forklifts
- Assemble hydraulic hoses for all applications
- Warehouse supervisor duties.
Education
Alberni District Secondary School
06.1996
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Office Management
- Office Administration
- HR policies and procedures
- Logistics Analysis
- Warehouse Management
- Operations Management
Certification
- 01/01/12, Parts Technician Interprovincial Red Seal
- 01/01/16, Leavitt Forklift Instructor’s Ticket
- 01/01/10, Certified Aeroquip Ticket
- 01/01/07, WHMIS
- 01/01/07, TDG
- 01/01/06, Level I SKF Program
- 01/01/05, Synchronized Selling Program
References
- Dan Savery, Canadian Coast Guard, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A6, 250.720.9593
- Brad Paddock, Technical Sales Representative, 1240 Taylor Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6Z8, 250.248.7188
- Mike Paugh, Applied Industrial Technologies, 1009 Old Victoria Road, Parksville, BC, V9P 2B9, 250.927.5405
Timeline
Purchasing, Office & HR Manager
Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd.
08.2021 - Current
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
SAN Group.
01.2017 - Current
Shipping & Inventory Clerk
Coulson Group of Companies.
01.2014 - 01.2017
Inside Sales / Purchasing
Alberni Power and Marine.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Inside Sales Rep
Applied Industrial Technologies.
01.2004 - 01.2013
Alberni District Secondary School
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